My new advertising

[joem]

Let me know what you need.

 

[joem]

This one is for the Rustys.
Since it was so cold here (-15c) it's hard to handle tools without gloves, but a pain to wear winter gloves with tools.
So I put an old car warmer I kept from the scrap yard and place my tools in front of the heat when not in use.
It warms the handles and then keeps my hands warm when I'm using the tools.
It works great.

 

[rewalston]

That's a good idea Joe. Right now I don't really have a cold problem, I take everything apart at my desk. Where I have the cold problem is when I look at everything that is waiting for an HCl bath, etc. can't really do those in the house. Though that might be a good way to get rid of the cats :lol: . That and one of my step-sons pinched my air bubbler, at least until he can get one of his own. I do have a 1/2 hp air compressor for my airbrush (that I don't use any more) I could monkey rig something up with that. But then I still have the outside temperature problem and no shed or garage to work in. God I hate living in the "patch".

Rusty

 

[joem]

It's been a while since the last update so a few things have been happening. I've written a small guide on what I do in this thread as an e-book. I have been on regular pickups with my 10 or so clients. I certainly have more room to gather and sort. Lately I have been scrapping out a laptop repair warehouse. They are moving to a smaller location. He is the author of this book
http://www.amazon.com/Computercares-Laptop-Repair-Workbook-Troubleshooting/dp/1477205403
He has filled my van daily for the last 8 days or so, so my nights have been very busy sorting and classifying for the best profits. Most nights until 1:30-2:00 am clearing space for the next load.
This weekend was city of Ottawa recycle weekend, so if you don't want it put at the end of your driveway for pick up by anyone else, so I have gathered a lot of stuff. While doing this I came across some e-waste stuff and the guy had a large dumpster while he was clearing out his house and garage. So I asked for the electronics and he said yes. I go tonight to pick up from him with more this week.
Also, if all this was not enough, Ashok want me to convert and sell his book in e-book form.
I've updated a lot of photos on my site and facebook page.
fwhew!

 

[joem]

Just like last fall the Ottawa east end freecycle event has asked me to be the Electronic recycler again. The original recycler cancelled out at the last moment and they asked me to fill in forever. The plans are to create a west end event as well. So I now have four major events a year to collect stuff. Since I also know a friend, a metal recycler, we will run all excess metal to the scrap yard during the day and we will split that profits. This spring event is big here in the city and partner advertising is high. I expect it to be a very busy day.

 

[CBentre]

Nicely done Joe congrats. Hard work, dedication, and a love for what you do speaks volume and looks like it's about to pay off.

 

[joem]

Nicely done Joe congrats. Hard work, dedication, and a love for what you do speaks volume and looks like it's about to pay off.

Thanks. I just finished scrapping out a laptop repair warehouse and how I have another big load coming. This does not speak just for me but for all those new people who want to get into this. Just keep at it, refer things you can't take to others who can, and believe and talk about what you do to EVERYONE. Now My nephew in Quebec is starting up with my guidance and a former student of mine who just got laid off at his job is asking me how to make extra money. Keep working at it newbies, keep working. I was once in your position when I first arrived at GRF.

 

[rusty]

Nicely done Joe congrats. Hard work, dedication, and a love for what you do speaks volume and looks like it's about to pay off.

Thanks. I just finished scrapping out a laptop repair warehouse and how I have another big load coming. This does not speak just for me but for all those new people who want to get into this. Just keep at it, refer things you can't take to others who can, and believe and talk about what you do to EVERYONE. Now My nephew in Quebec is starting up with my guidance and a former student of mine who just got laid off at his job is asking me how to make extra money. Keep working at it newbies, keep working. I was once in your position when I first arrived at GRF.

Joe have you quit your daytime job yet, don't forget to pay into your pension as self earned income line 137 on your tax form.

 

[joem]

Nicely done Joe congrats. Hard work, dedication, and a love for what you do speaks volume and looks like it's about to pay off.

Thanks. I just finished scrapping out a laptop repair warehouse and how I have another big load coming. This does not speak just for me but for all those new people who want to get into this. Just keep at it, refer things you can't take to others who can, and believe and talk about what you do to EVERYONE. Now My nephew in Quebec is starting up with my guidance and a former student of mine who just got laid off at his job is asking me how to make extra money. Keep working at it newbies, keep working. I was once in your position when I first arrived at GRF.

Joe have you quit your daytime job yet, don't forget to pay into your pension as self earned income line 137 on your tax form.

My day job is just too good to quit.

 

[joem]

Spent today volunteering and a freecycle event and helping with the e-waste drop off. I made some good contacts and brought home some goodies to play with.

 

[joem]

I just picked up the Canadian Nurses association for regular scrap. 10 towers and ten monitors. They like the fact that I don't charge.

 

[joem]

This is for those who I have helped and ask what they could do in return ( Usually don't ask for anything in return). BUT
As you know we have tied our kids ten year adoption anniversary in with a fundraiser to get kids in our children's hospital some new DVDs to watch while staying in long term.
I have been in discussion with the fundraiser dept at the hospital and we have agreed to take this activity to the larger internet audience.
We have a long time relationship with fundraising for our hospital and even though this is the largest thing I have ever done I think with support it could work.
Please see the link more information and the full story and don't worry any amount will help.

http://igg.me/at/dvds-for-sick-kids/x/4141853

Thanks for even just reading this and possibly sharing

 

[Smack]

Hey Joe,
Have you looked at Kickstarter? It may just work for fundraising as well. http://www.kickstarter.com/

 

[joem]

Hey Joe,
Have you looked at Kickstarter? It may just work for fundraising as well. http://www.kickstarter.com/

Not available to Canadians yet

 

[CBentre]

Just curious, I get several dvd players in my shop weekly. Would you be willing to accept them instead of money?

 

[joem]

Just curious, I get several dvd players in my shop weekly. Would you be willing to accept them instead of money?

I get the same and asked but they told me only new sealed packaged items to keep any pathogens away from kids with compromised immune system from cancer treatment

 

[CBentre]

Just curious, I get several dvd players in my shop weekly. Would you be willing to accept them instead of money?

I get the same and asked but they told me only new sealed packaged items to keep any pathogens away from kids with compromised immune system from cancer treatment

Yeah good point.

 

[necromancer]

BIG HUGE BUMP

great thread !!!

 

[GotTheBug]

Or a headstone with IBM on it. Lol. Yes, I know, the lawyers would soon be in contact. Expandable thought though.

 

[Etera]

BUMP!

Hi there! Been a member here for a few weeks now, found out about scraping from YT videos bit more than a month ago.. Pure newbie.. I kept trying to put everything together in my head on what should i do to start(what to buy/take,where to sell, what to keep etc.) when i came to this thread.. Mr. Joem, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

Last night(as usually before sleep) I started a new portion of research on escrap, and what do you know - I find this thread! Next thing this morning i went to a printer repair shop next to my house and asked for some scrap. They were more than happy to see me(still cant believe this happened). Came home with 2 towers and 5 printers, and now have a regular place for pick ups every week. Towers had no HDD and CPU chips, but everything else is OK up there. 4 printers are regular home usable, and a big commercial one with a scanner.

Going to put together some printable ads, using Joe example next week.

I`m sure this is not an easy journey I`m starting, but I`m willing to take the risk.

Thanks again Joem, this post should be a MUST to all newbie e-scrappers out there

PS. Sorry for grammar, English is not my native language..